Here's a great way to start creating intelligent, computer-driven electronic projects. Make's blogger Matt Richardson's fantastic book, Getting Started with Raspberry Pi and an assortment of 60+ electronic components for prototyping will keep you happily occupied. Walk through the whole Pi setup process, from installing Linux on the included SD card to powering it up for the first time.

Kit includes:

512MB Raspberry Pi Model B

MAKE 3.14 Breakout

MAKE: Pi Enclosure

USB wall charger (2A) and USB cable

1GB micro SDHC with SD adapter

Deluxe full-sized breadboard

Mintronics Survival Pack Guts with 60+ components (tin not included, just the guts)